Strawline Winch for APEX Equipment

Direct-drive winch for APEX Equipment’s backline machine, delivering 3-10 tons of pulling power through innovative radial piston motor design.

CLIENT

APEX Equipment

SOLUTION

APPM designed and built a custom winch featuring:

  • Direct drive by a radial piston motor, eliminating the need for a high-speed motor and reduction box. This reduced the number of moving parts, significantly lowering maintenance requirements and improving durability.

CHALLENGE

APEX Equipment required a compact winch for mounting on a backline machine used in logging operations. The winch needed to deliver between 3–10 tons of pulling power while minimizing maintenance and ensuring reliability in demanding conditions.

OUTCOME

The winch provided APEX Equipment with a robust and low-maintenance solution that met their operational needs, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of their backline machine in logging operations.